Twice already, since Rebel Slavery rose against the Republic, it has spoken, insisting, first, that the slaves should be declared free, and, secondly, that muskets should be put into their hands for the common defence.
Sumner recounts the two significant actions taken in response to the demands of necessity during the Civil War.
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Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
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